Statistically speaking, less than 1% of the entire baseball athlete population who learn how to play baseball will ever get to experience playing a professional baseball game. Thats a shocking stat, and one that at first glance is not necessarily encouraging for those who have a goal of becoming a Big League athlete one day.

Statistically speaking, less than 1% of the entire baseball athlete population who learn how to play baseball will ever get to experience playing a professional baseball game. Thats a shocking stat, and one that at first glance is not necessarily encouraging for those who have a goal of becoming a Big League athlete one day.

You may think you can make it to the Major Leagues. Its great if you have aspirations to do that. Realistically the chances of you making it are very slim, regardless of your talent. I dont want to damper your spirits. But one statistic says that there are almost 400,000 pitchers in High School that want to pitch in college. Of those pitchers, there are less than 7,000 open spots for pitchers even at the collegiate level. What about all of those college pitchers that want to play in the show? Take the number of Major League teams and multiply that by about 15. What is going to separate you from the others?

There is no doubt that the greatest pitchers who enjoy the longest careers have solid pitching mechanics. Not only do these pitchers understand that throwing the baseball the right way adds years to their career; they know they are not as prone to arm injuries. Here is a short list of some of the benefits of throwing properly.

Those pitchers who have sound pitching mechanics will reap many benefits on the mound. Here are some of the advantages pitchers can enjoy if they throw the ball with proper technique and a solid delivery.

Women in baseball…a chapter of baseball history. In the 1900’s, barnstorming teams known as “Bloomer Girls” were formed in parts of the United States of America.

One of the most important things you can do as a pitcher is to be and avid student of the game of baseball. It is important not just to study how to pitch, but learning as much as you can about the mental game, how hitters think, situational pitching and how to control your emotions in tough game situations. However, one of the vital parts of your success is going to rest upon your knowledge of proper pitching mechanics. There are a lot of myths associated with proper technique and delivery of the baseball. Here are a few pointers that will help you along the way to your success with mechanics.

Steroids in baseball…many have done it, many have thought about doing it.

There are several skills a pitcher must acquire in order to be a reliable starter on his team. On the other hand, a pitcher develops much of his skill set off the field. Everyday we develop certain attitudes towards everything in life. These attitudes stay with us for years and years to come. Are you a leader? Do you set and accomplish goals? Many athletes are remembered for who they are off the field, not for the records they set on it. Think about recent records set in Baseball; what did steroids do to these individuals integrity for the game of baseball? So, what makes the perfect pitcher on the field?

On June 3rd 1953, Congress officially recognized Alexander Cartwright Jr. as the man who invented baseball.